The anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga is getting handled by Anipelx Japan and they’re setting portions of the schedule. The twenty-six episode series has is getting DVD and Blu-ray releases that are both being solicited as limited editions. The tenth volume is coming up on April 29th, 2020 and the cover artwork has now landed, showcasing a great piece of artwork. The series began its release on July 31st, 2019 with each volume being a limited edition and it has a pretty varied pricing list with all the releases now scheduled:

Volume 1 DVD/BD: 5,500 / 6,500

Volume 2 DVD/BD: 6.500 / 7,500

Volume 3 DVD/BD: 5,500 / 6,500

Volume 4 DVD/BD: 6,500 / 7,500

Volume 5 DVD/BD: 5,500 / 6,500

Volume 6 DVD/BD: 5,500 / 6,500

Volume 7 DVD/BD: 6,500 / 7,500

Volume 8 DVD/BD: 5,500 / 6,500

Volume 9 DVD/BD: 5,500 / 6,500

Volume 10 DVD/BD: 6,500 / 7,500

Volume 11 DVD/BD: 5,500 / 6,500

The series has Haruo Sotozaki directing with ufotable on board to animate it and they’re using that as who is handling the scripts as well. Akira Matsushima is on board with character designs.

The show is also bringing out the first five episodes together into a “theatrical” version for a two-week run beginning March 29th, 2019 in Japan in eleven theaters. It’s getting a subtitle of The Bonds of Siblings for this particular cut.

Plot Concept: Since ancient times, rumors have abounded of man-eating demons lurking in the woods. Because of this, the local townsfolk never venture outside at night. Legend has it that a demon slayer also roams the night, hunting down these bloodthirsty demons. For young Tanjiro, these rumors will soon to become his harsh reality…

Ever since the death of his father, Tanjiro has taken it upon himself to support his family. Although their lives may be hardened by tragedy, they’ve found happiness. But that ephemeral warmth is shattered one day when Tanjiro finds his family slaughtered and the lone survivor, his sister Nezuko, turned into a demon. To his surprise, however, Nezuko still shows signs of human emotion and thought… Thus begins Tanjiro’s request to fight demons and turn his sister human again.

Chris has been writing about anime, manga, movies and comics for well on twenty years now. He began AnimeOnDVD.com back in 1998 and has covered nearly every anime release that’s come out in the US ever since.